NEWARK, DE, September 1, 2022 – Strikepoint Group Holdings (SGH), formerly Horizon Group Holdings, https://strikepointgroupholdings.com/one of the largest and most referred home services companies in the United States, announced that it is expanding its growing presence in the Tampa market through the recent acquisition of IERNA Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing, a leading residential HVAC and plumbing contractor serving communities throughout Hillsborough, Pasco, Polk and Northern Pinellas Counties. SGH currently owns and operates several other brands in the Greater Tampa Bay area, including Pinellas Comfort Systems, Performance Air Conditioning, Electrical, and Plumbing, and Paradise Air.

Since 2003, IERNA’s Heating & Cooling – a local, family-owned-and-operated, full-service HVAC and plumbing contractor – has strived to provide customers with excellent service for a fair and reasonable price. Operating with a strong commitment to customer service, IERNA’s certified team of professionals are licensed to perform repair, service, and maintenance on all makes and models of HVAC equipment.

“Over the years, our business has grown as we’ve established long-term, trusting relationships with our customers and local communities we serve. No matter what heating, cooling or plumbing service is required, we always put the customers first,” said Charlene Irena. “This partnership will allow us to continue doing what we do best – and we are confident that Strikepoint has the expertise to take IERNA to the next level.”

IERNA has proudly secured numerous industry certifications, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and North American Technician Excellence (NATE). Charlie Haines, CEO of SGH, said his company is excited to welcome a well-known brand like IERNA to its Tampa offering.

“With this acquisition, our goal is to continue providing exceptional customer service while remaining a local employer of choice for those who work in the home services industry,” said Haines. “IERNA’s will make a great addition to the Strikepoint family of brands and will help to further solidify our leadership position in the greater Tampa Bay market.”

The addition of IERNA’s into the SGH portfolio of best-in-class home services brands, which stretches from New England to Florida, is the 23rd deal since September 2020 for the fast-growing company. The company continues to experience rapid growth through acquisitions and partnerships with companies looking to expand their commitment to customers and enhance opportunities for employees.

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. 

About Strikepoint Group Holdings
Strikepoint Group Holdings (SGH) is one of the largest and most referred home services companies in the United States, specializing in heating, air conditioning, plumbing, drain cleaning, electrical, and indoor air quality. Founded in 1987, SGH has expanded organically and through acquisitions across 11 states, including Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, Massachusetts, and Florida. The Strikepoint family of brands includes companies that have built a strong, iconic presence and are deeply involved in their communities, with some dating back 75 years. For more information, visit https://strikepointgroupholdings.com. 

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NEWARK, DE, September 1, 2022 – Strikepoint Group Holidings (SGH), formerly Horizon Group Holdings, one of the largest and most referred home services companies in the United States, recently announced that it has expanded its presence in the New Jersey market through the acquisition of Campbell Comfort Systems, a family-owned and operated residential HVAC contractor serving communities throughout New Jersey’s Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and Salem Counties since 1993.

Campbell Comfort Systems will operate under SGH’s Hutchinson brand, a preeminent heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, and energy service brand based in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, with a presence throughout the Greater Philadelphia metropolitan area.

“I have always been focused on serving the needs of my customers first,” said owner Bill Campbell. “Partnering with Strikepoint will ensure that the company I worked so hard to grow over the last 30 years will continue to provide the same exceptional level of service to our customers and take care of employees well into the future.” The company prides itself on its team of highly skilled, North American Technician Excellence (NATE)-certified technicians who are committed to serving customers with honesty and trust.

“We welcome the Campbell brand to the Strikepoint family of companies and believe its presence in the region will serve as an asset to the Hutchinson brand moving forward,” said SGH CEO Charlie Haines. “This partnership solidifies our leadership position in the South Jersey market, as well as helps us to continue our goal of providing exceptional customer service and serving as an employer of choice.”

The acquisition of Campbell Comfort Systems into SGH’s portfolio of best-in-class home services brands stretching from New England to Florida is the 22nd deal in the last 22 months for the fast-growing company. The company continues to experience rapid organic growth as well as through acquisitions and partnerships with companies looking to expand their commitment to customers and enhance opportunities for employees. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

About Strikepoint Group Holdings

Strikepoint Group Holdings (SGH) is one of the largest and most referred home services companies in the United States, specializing in heating, air conditioning, plumbing, drain cleaning, electrical, and indoor air quality. Founded in 1987, SGH has expanded organically and through acquisitions across 11 states, including Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, Massachusetts, and Florida. The Strikepoint family of brands includes companies that have built a strong, iconic presence and are deeply involved in their communities, with some dating back 75 years. For more information, visit https://strikepointgroupholdings.com.

Strikepoint Group Holdings (SGH), one of the largest and most referred home services companies in the United States, announced today it has expanded its presence in the Tampa market through the recent acquisition of Pinellas Comfort Systems, a leading residential and commercial HVAC contractor serving Pinellas County, Florida. SGH currently owns and operates the Performance Air and Paradise Air brands in the Tampa area, and Elite Heating & Air in Sarasota.

Since 1957, Pinellas Comfort Systems has faithfully served the Tampa market with best-in-class customer service. Under the leadership of Dean, Cheryl, and Greg Minton, the business has expanded rapidly in recent years by earning superior customer reviews and via word of mouth.

“Partnering with Strikepoint will allow Cheryl and I to ensure the company we worked so hard to build is in good hands and our customers and employees will be taken care of as we head into retirement,” says Dean Minton. “We’re excited about this partnership, and we are confident Strikepoint has the expertise to take Pinellas Comfort Systems to the next level.”

As part of the transition, Dean and Cheryl Minton will step down, while Dean’s brother, Greg Minton, will continue to lead the company.

“Adding the highly-regarded Pinellas Comfort Systems brand to our repertoire will help solidify our leadership position in the Tampa and Sarasota markets,” says SGH CEO Charlie Haines. “Our goal is to provide exceptional customer service and remain an employer of choice for anyone in the home services industry.”

The addition of Pinellas Comfort Systems into SGH’s portfolio of best-in-class home services brands stretching from New England to Florida is the 21^st deal in the last 21 months for the fast-growing company, formerly Horizon Group Holdings. The company continues to experience rapid growth through acquisitions of and partnerships with companies looking to expand their commitment to customers and enhance opportunities for employees.

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

About Strikepoint Group Holdings
Strikepoint Group Holdings (SGH), formerly Horizon Group Holdings, is one of the largest and most referred home services companies in the United States, specializing in heating, air conditioning, plumbing, drain cleaning, electrical, and indoor air quality. Founded in 1987, SGH has expanded organically and through acquisitions across 11 states, including Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, Massachusetts, and Florida. The Strikepoint family of brands includes companies that have built a strong, iconic presence and are deeply involved in their communities, with some dating back 75 years.

Strikepoint Group Holdings (SGH), one of the largest and most referred home services companies in the United States, announced today it has recently acquired Phillips Air Care’s North Charlotte location. The North Charlotte location will do business under SGH’s flagship Horizon Services brand, a leading heating, cooling, plumbing, and electrical services company with more than 30 years of HVAC expertise. SGH recently launched Horizon Services in Raleigh, NC.

Founded by United States Marine Corps veteran Jay Phillips and his wife, Jessica, Phillips Air Care has served as a trusted provider of residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services to the North Charlotte area for more than eight years. Since inception, the company has experienced tremendous growth, which resulted in the company opening additional locations in both Wilmington and Bald Head Island, NC.

“Jessica and I could not have built what we did without our loyal employees,” says Phillips. “We care deeply for them, which is why we chose Strikepoint as the buyer for our North Charlotte business. We know Strikepoint invests heavily in employee training and growth, which will provide our employees with access to new and exciting career opportunities.”

The Phillips will continue to own and operate the Wilmington and Bald Head Island locations of their business, while SGH will partner with the local management team in North Charlotte.

“We are humbled that Jay and Jessica chose us to carry on their legacy in Charlotte,” adds Charlie Haines, CEO of SGH. “They built an incredible business with an outstanding culture, and we’re excited to invest in them and continue to help this location grow and thrive.”

Horizon Services offers air conditioning, heating, plumbing, and electrical services at unmatched levels of customer service. Its expert technicians carry out same-day services and next day installations to ensure that customers’ homes remain comfortable year-round. In North Carolina, the company serves Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, Wake Forest, Chapel Hill, Cary, Apex, and surrounding communities.

The addition of Phillip’s into SGH’s portfolio of best-in-class home services brands stretching from New England to Florida, marks its foray into the Charlotte area and is the 20^th deal in the last 21 months for the fast-growing company, formerly Horizon Group Holdings. The company continues to experience rapid growth through acquisitions of and partnerships with companies looking to expand their commitment to customers and enhance opportunities for employees.

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

About Strikepoint Group Holdings
Strikepoint Group Holdings (SGH), formerly Horizon Group Holdings, is one of the largest and most referred home services companies in the United States, specializing in heating, air conditioning, plumbing, drain cleaning, electrical, and indoor air quality. Founded in 1987, SGH has expanded organically and through acquisitions across 11 states, including Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, Massachusetts, and Florida. The Strikepoint family of brands includes companies that have built a strong, iconic presence and are deeply involved in their communities, with some dating back 75 years.

Strikepoint Group Holdings (SGH), one of the largest and most referred home services companies in the United States, announced today it has expanded its business into the Raleigh, North Carolina market under its flagship Horizon Services brand. Horizon Services is one of the nation’s leading heating, cooling, plumbing, and electrical services company with more than 30 years of expertise.

“Since inception, we have provided exceptional industry-leading service, warranties and guarantees to tens-of-thousands of customers across the East Coast,” said SGH CEO Charlie Haines. “Our goal has been to ensure customers receive professional service on their schedule, which is exactly what we will offer to customers in Raleigh. In fact, our proprietary and industry-leading online scheduling tool, EZBOOK, allows consumers to choose an appointment as soon as “Today” or “Tomorrow” for select services.  In addition, our launch in Raleigh will allow us to continue our successful track record of geographic expansion of the Horizon Services brand beyond our existing footprint.”

Horizon Services offers air conditioning, heating, plumbing, and electrical services, and an unmatched level of customer service across all their brands. Its expert technicians carry out same-day and next-day service and new installations to ensure that customers’ homes remain comfortable year-round. In North Carolina, the company will serve the Raleigh area, as well as the adjacent communities of Durham, Wake Forest, Chapel Hill, Cary, Apex and beyond.  As they grow and expand in Raleigh, they expect to bring consumer choice and employment opportunities to sales and technicians in the surrounding market.

“We are confident we will build yet another thriving business by leveraging a proven go-to-market playbook where we open a new building, recruit and train personnel, create consumer awareness and demand and deliver on our ‘Same Day’ promise – all within 60-90 days,” added Haines.

Formerly Horizon Group Holdings, SGH’s portfolio of local and regional home services brands stretches from New England to Florida. The company continues to grow by adding to its portfolio of best-in-class local, home services brands on the East Coast and by expanding its Horizon Services brand to select communities.

About Strikepoint Group Holdings
Strikepoint Group Holdings (SGH), formerly Horizon Group Holdings, is one of the largest and most referred home services companies in the United States, specializing in heating, air conditioning, plumbing, drain cleaning, electrical, and indoor air quality. Founded in 1987, SGH has expanded organically and through acquisitions across 11 states, including Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, Massachusetts, and Florida. The Strikepoint family of brands includes companies that have built a strong, iconic presence and are deeply involved in their communities, with some dating back 75 years.